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SUMMARY:PA@TheCity June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow members back in London at our popular networking event – establish new contacts and sales leads\n\nThe event will run between 18:00 – 20:00 BST and is an in-person networking drinks reception at The Union Regents Place\, London. \nSimply pick up your badge at registration and join us for a drink or two to catch up with old friends and engage with new members of The Payments Association and their guests. \nDrinks will be flowing all night and canapes will be served after a welcome speech. \nPlease note: You must be registered to attend this event. We recommend registering ASAP to guarantee entry as we are likely to sell out of tickets.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/pathecity-june-2025/
LOCATION:The Union Regents Place\, 11 Triton St\, London NW1 3BF\, The Union Regents Place\, 11 Triton St\, London NW1 3BF\, London\, NW1 3BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:PA@TheCity
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SUMMARY:The Payments Association Payments 101 - Online Training Course June 2025
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course covers the fundamentals of the card payments ecosystems. \nThe first day covers the mechanics of card payments\, introducing ecosystem actors and mechanisms (e.g. authorisation\, clearing and settlement)\, as well as the structure of cards and transactions. It will also give a worldwide overview of the markets and trends in different sectors and geographies\, with a good sprinkling of PSD to put regulations in context. \nThe second day will cover the fundamentals of card payment economics\, the various channels and introduces concepts such as MSC and interchange\, as well as explaining the value distribution across all ecosystem actors. \nCourse Content: \nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARD PAYMENTS – Part 1 \n\nCard Payments Overview\nWho are the Actors?\nAuthorisation\, Clearing & Settlement\nException Processing: Retrieval\, Refund & Chargeback\nWhat’s in a card transaction?\nCard Structure\nPayment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARD PAYMENTS – Part 2 \n\nEcosystem costs\nPayment Cards Value Chain\nMerchant Models & Contract Types\nThe Payment Card Channels\nMarket trends\nCharges & fees\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE NON-CARD PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM \n\nACH Payments Overview\nOpen Banking\nAlternative Payments\nFintech\, Consumer Behaviours & New Technology\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE REGULATIONS IN THE PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM \n\nFinancial Services Regulations\nSecurity & Privacy Regulations\n\n  \nThis course is CPD accredited. In order to receive full accreditation for the course\, you must attend the full two day course.  \nPlease contact Cristina Gaitens at cristina.gaitens@thepaymentsassociation.org for any queries on receiving your certificate.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/the-payments-association-payments-101-online-training-course-june-2025/
CATEGORIES:Payments 101
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SUMMARY:Breakfast in the Boardroom: Policy Edition
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing to you the newest addition to our Breakfast in the Boardroom (BitB) series: The Policy Edition. At this BitB\, we will explore the future of policy\, key regulatory changes and the necessary relationships to protecting your business. It will be a morning of breakfast and facilitated roundtable discussions with your peers.  \nOur key topics will be:  \nForging key relationships  \n\nHow do we ensure open communication with the regulators? What is your business doing to be involved in influencing the regulators? \n\n\nHow do you engage with government? \n\n\nHow are you competing with the demands of what different bodies and stakeholders want and how do we manage this? \n\nKeeping on top of policy  \n\nHow are you preparing for the ‘failure to prevent fraud’ coming in? What are the regulators’ expectations? \n\n\nWhat are the expectations for AI? What controls need to be in place? \n\n\nWhat is the future of consumer duty? \n\nBuilding a resilient business  \n\nHow are you building operational resilience into your business? How has the FCA’s policy affected your business? \n\n\nWhat are the challenges in implementation so far?  \n\n\nHow do you lead an effective campaign? \n\nJoin us for a breakfast full of insights and ideas with other policy experts.  \n  \nOur speakers:\n \nAgenda:    \n08.15am Breakfast & registration     \n08.45am Introduction by facilitators   \n09.00am Roundtables    \n10.00am End of event  \n  \nVenue:   \nDe Vere Grand Connaught Rooms   \n61-65 Great Queen Street   \nLondon   \nWC2B 5DA  \n  \nDate:   \n18th June 2025 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/breakfast-in-the-boardroom-policy-edition/
LOCATION:De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, 61-65 Great Street\, WC2B 5DA\, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, London\, WC2B 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast in the Boardroom
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SUMMARY:Speed\, Transparency & Compliance: Meeting Customer Expectations in Cross-Border Payments
DESCRIPTION:Today’s consumers demand seamless\, instant and transparent payment experiences\, whether they’re sending money abroad or making international purchases. Yet\, cross-border payment processes are still often very clunky and slow. With global initiatives such as the G20 roadmap encouraging financial institutions to improve their cross-border capabilities\, partnerships with digital wallet platforms are becoming a necessity. \nAs customer expectations evolve alongside rapid technological innovation\, how can digital wallets rise to meet these expectations? \nIn this timely webinar\, we’ll explore the growing need to accelerate cross-border payment flows\, increase transparency and ensure compliance with global standards through the use of digital wallets. \nJoin us to explore: \n\nWhat do customers expect from cross-border payments in today’s digital world?\nWhat role can digital wallets play to drive faster\, more efficient cross-border payment solutions?\nWhat is the impact of the G20 roadmap and AML regulations on wallet providers and partner banks?\nHow can banks and financial institutions partner with fintechs or digital wallet platforms to enhance their cross-border functionality?\n\n  \nSpeakers\n  \n    \n  \n14:00 Welcome remarks  \n14:10 Panel Discussion with Live Q&A \n14:55 Closing remarks \n15:00 Finish \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/speed-transparency-compliance-meeting-customer-expectations-in-cross-border-payments/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:FCA Engagement Session: Help Shape the Future of Complaints Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused engagement session with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as they present their proposals under Consultation Paper CP25/13\, aimed at improving the way firms report customer complaints. \nThis exclusive one-hour online session is designed for regulated payment service providers who are members of The Payments Association and are responsible for submitting complaints returns. It’s an opportunity to: \n\n\nUnderstand the FCA’s proposed changes to complaints reporting \n\n\nAsk questions directly to the FCA \n\n\nInform your response to the consultation with expert insights \n\n\nWho Should Attend:This session is essential for regulated payment service providers who are members of The Payments Association and are involved in regulatory reporting and compliance processes. \nWhy Attend?Your feedback can help shape the final guidance and ensure it reflects the practical realities of your business. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to the conversation and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/fca-engagement-session-help-shape-the-future-of-complaints-reporting/
CATEGORIES:Policy/Stakeholder Engagement Events
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